The Problem of Toilets in India – not enough, too dirty and not valued at all – 21 Aug 14
Swami Balendu describes the bad situation of toilets in India: there are not many public toilets and those that exist are incredibly dirty!
Some of the most interesting entries of Balendu’s blog are surely those in which he compares Indian culture and customs to Western culture and traditions.
Sometimes things work similar, with small differences, and sometimes there is a fundamental difference which cannot be overseen.
Whether it is traditions and celebrations, rituals and religion or manners and habits, Swami Ji depicts the differences in an often humourous way.
Small Girl, please cover up, otherwise Uncle can’t control himself! – 4 Aug 14
Swami Balendu tells of a photoshopped picture he saw which in his eyes is carrying a terribly wrong message. See the picture and think for yourself!
Pretending to take away a Child’s Toy is not funny – 21 Apr 14
Swami Balendu describes how once more a stranger teased his daughter – and why he was particularly shocked about who did that.
Stop teasing Children – it is not funny when they are afraid! – 16 Apr 14
Swami Balendu describes a situation in which a stranger destroyed a beautiful moment for his baby daughter Apra.
When we prevented a minor Girl’s Marriage – 10 Apr 14
Swami Balendu tells of Pooja, a fifteen-year-old girl of his school whose parents wanted to marry her this year – until they convinced them not to!
You have to look at the Dirt in order to clean it – talking about India’s Drawbacks – 13 Mar 14
Swami Balendu writes about the accusation that he only writes negative about India. He doesn't, but when he does, he does it intentionally.
Indian Men: What you need to change if you don’t want to be seen as a possible Rapist! – 28 Jan 14
Swami Balendu writes an appeal to Indian men to make changes in their lives. Read about rape, sexual harassment, respect for women and more!
Rapist Judges – when Rape is not a Crime but used as Punishment for falling in Love – 27 Jan 14
Swami Balendu writes about a case of gang-rape in West Bengal which was ordered by a village court as a punishment for her relation with a man they didn't approve of.
A Woman’s Clothing is not the Reason for Rape and sexual Harassment! – 22 Jan 14
Swami Balendu gives his answer to a comment suggesting that his western wife and friends get stared at only because of their western clothing.
Daily sexual Harassment in the average Indian Woman’s Life – 21 Jan 14
Swami Balendu tells how the sexual harassment that western female travelers are afraid of in India is something that Indian women experience every day.